An Alchemical Life

Sacred Liberation: Reclaiming Body, Spirit and Sovereignty

Aloha Dreamers! Welcome to another incredibly juicy episode! This enlightening conversation with Sara Folsom, founder of a global transformational movement practice called Shake Rising [https://www.shakerising.com] and all around wisdom keeper, took us down many avenues. Sara is a living example of what it looks like to deeply experience the merging of our Divinity with our humanity. She’s also a walking invitation into liberation for every person she meets. In this episode, Sara shares vulnerably about her early life and the origins of Shake Rising, a creation born from her own strong desire to experience wholeness and liberation. From there, we wove in the topics of religious control, our relationship with the Divine and reclaiming our sexual energy as something holy. * Balancing Control and Freedom (Hint: we need them both.) * How to “Make Friends with your Feelings” * Experiencing the Divine IN your Body * The Incredible Power of our Sexual Energy * Why We’re Afraid of Our Power * Reclaiming Sovereignty and the Connection to our Bodies * The Medicine of Community and Authenticity * The Definition of Freedom and Liberation * Finding your Way Home through Movement and Community Sara’s access to wisdom and clarity is profound and no matter where you are in your journey, her insights into accessing sovereignty, liberation and wholeness will feed your Soul and inspire! Resources: Here’s where to connect with Sara and more of her magic! * Shake Rising Website [https://www.shakerising.com] * Shake Rising on IG [https://www.instagram.com/shakerising/] Get full access to Ophiuchus Rising: Writing New Myths at kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Great Separation: How Myths Hold the Keys to Healing Our Modern Wounds

An incredible conversation exploring topics from shame, depression and the lost art of initiation to the roots of colonialism and the Great Human Wound of Separation with Jennifer Lighty. Jennifer Lighty is a word dervish—a storyteller, writer, mentor, and bodyworker whose work grounds the mythic dimension in modern life. She helps others rebuild the bridge between imagination, intuition, and logic so they operate from a holistic perspective. She’s also the author of Piko: a Return to Dreaming - her own story of remembering. Her passion is to reveal how myth and story can heal the divided brain and return humanity to a holistic perspective. Jennifer boldly shares her story of initiation through a journey with depression which eventually led to a reconnection with Nature. As the episode progressed, something magical happened. A discussion about shame opened to exploring the roots of capitalism, colonialism, empire and the human wound of separation from the Great Mother. It was a ride and one I’m so honored to share with you. Topics Include: * The Lost Art of Initiations: the Underworld Journey to retrieve your True Self * Depression in Modern Culture * Feeling IS the Purpose of the Human Experience * Empire & Colonization: the Cost for Humanity * The Wound of Separation at the Root of it All - Leaving the Great Mother * The Wisdom of Fairy Tales - Portals to Magic and Sacred Encoded Messages * Reconnecting to your own Safety and Belonging - no matter what’s happening in our world. Resources: Jennifer’s Website (and Home of the Coracle): https://www.jenniferlighty.com The Spiritual Technology of Fairy Tales [https://jenlighty.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-technology-of-fairy](This is Jen’s post we mentioned! Be sure to subscribe while you’re there. She’s truly a word dervish!) Keoni Hanalei: We mentioned Keoni Hanalei and his incredible teachings several times in our discussion. If you’d like to learn more from him, here is his website. [https://www.pohala.net]I can’t recommend his energy and wisdom enough. Join the Ophiuchus Moon Alchemy Online Community here [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com]! Get full access to Ophiuchus Rising: Writing New Myths at kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Reclaiming Your Spiritual Path: From Religion to Spiritual Authority

Lucy Wallace is a Gene Keys guide, brand strategist, creator and big dreamer. As a business mentor and intuitive coach, she guides her clients in refining their core message and authenticity, so they attract a soul aligned life. She believes you can manifest anything you desire and build a life and business aligned to your soul’s purpose. In this luscious conversation, Lucy generously and vulnerably shares her own story of moving away from organized religion to a more holistic spirituality grounded in knowing we are all fractals of God. We also cover: * How the Gene Keys and Human Design lead to radical empowerment and self-love… * The path of staying true to your authenticity and what it requires… * The wound of unworthiness and how to alchemize it with Love… * The courage it takes to live your dreams - and the cost… * And she even drops some wisdom about communicating with your target audience! If you’d like to connect with her more, here are all the ways you can find her! Website: https://lucycelebrates.com [https://lucycelebrates.com] Online Community: The Lightworker’s Guide [https://lucycelebrates.substack.com] Podcast: The Lightworker’s Guide [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lightworkers-guide-spirituality-health-wellness/id1638113032] IG: @lucycelebrates And lastly, the join our growing online community of artists, creatives, and visionaries visit Ophiuchus Moon Alchemy! [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com] Until next time… from my heart to yours… Aloha Mā, Kyra 🌺 Get full access to Ophiuchus Rising: Writing New Myths at kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cosmic Liberation: Finding Inner Authority Through Astrology

A powerful, heart-opening conversation with Natasha Kealoha that spans the galaxy and brings you back HOME to yourself. Natasha is a Cosmic Navigator - a title that weaves together astrology, her love of astronomy, and honors her Polynesian ancestry. She believes astrology is a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. In this episode she bravely shares her story of discovering her calling with astrology and the battles she had to win to claim it. We also cover: - Embodying the Courage to Be Different - Weaving Feminine and Masculine energy within - Becoming your own Inner Authority and how the astrology now supports us! - The Multi-dimensional nature of astrology - Freeing ourselves from the construct of Time - How to Stop the Battle within and reclaim the True Self - And more… Astrology is hands-down one of the greatest tools of self-discovery and empowerment and I’m beyond thrilled to share this deep discussion with you. I hope it sparks a wild curiosity to make friends with your stars and engage with the cosmos in a new way. Find Natasha! If you’d like to connect with her more, here are all the ways you can find her! 💫 Website: https://www.natashakastrology.com [https://www.natashakastrology.com] FREE Astrology Creation: Kealoha Astrology Newsletter [https://astroalohanews.substack.com] Join the Ophiuchus Moon Alchemy community [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com]! We'd love to see you in the Portal! Get full access to Ophiuchus Rising: Writing New Myths at kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Soulful Creators: Let it Be Easy

What if bringing your Soul Work to the World was easier than you thought possible? In this soulful and real conversation with transformational coach Linda Jacobsen, we explore what it actually takes to create from the truth of who you are—without getting stuck in shame, comparison, or the need to prove yourself. Topics Include: Why soulful creators often struggle to receive The link between worthiness, money, and creative visibility How to move past the fear of your own power The antidote to burnout and competition: joy + enoughness Linda doesn't just talk the talk - she's walked the walk building her own business and leading hundreds of clients through transformational journeys. In this episode, she gives quick, tangible ways to shift your state of being and move forward with confidence. Whether you're building a soul-aligned business or birthing your next creative work, this episode is a powerful reminder: you don't have to hustle to be worthy. You just have to be you. Linda is a GEM to work with and follow. You can find her here. 💫 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/linda_venus_rising/] Linda's Website [https://lindajacobsen.podia.com] _______________________________ Did you know we have a community of Soulful Creatives you can join? Visit Ophiuchus Moon Alchemy [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com] and join us today! Like, subscribe and share - every bit helps and we're so glad you're here! ✨ Get full access to Ophiuchus Rising: Writing New Myths at kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe [https://kyrafinleycreates.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]